VETTER v. PACIFIC MOTOR TRUCKING COMPANY


512 P.2d 785 (1973)

Terrence VETTER, Appellant, v. PACIFIC MOTOR TRUCKING COMPANY, a California Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided July 19, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard H. Muller, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Bouneff, Muller, Marshall & Hawkes, Portland.

James H. Clarke, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were George L. Kirklin, Richard H. Williams, and Dezendorf, Spears, Lubersky & Campbell, Portland.


HOWELL, Justice.

Plaintiff, an employee of Waterway Terminals Company in Portland, was injured when he was loading a trailer owned by the defendant, Pacific Motor Trucking Company. Both employers were subject to the Workmen's Compensation Act. Plaintiff filed a third party action against the defendant under the provisions of ORS 656.154. The trial court found that the premises where the work was being performed were under the joint supervision and control of both...

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